2016 World Sporting Event Calendar

Here is a list of the major sporting events for the year 2016. Not every sporting event can be listed here, though we have tried to include all the big sporting events of the major sports, mostly the international competitions.

In 2016, the major events for the year are the Rio Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the usual annual events. The Invictus Games will be held for the second time. In June is Copa América Centenario, celebrating 100 years of of CONMEBOL and Copa América.